Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Beading and Embroidery
We supply sock & stocking to European buyers built for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: UPF 50+ Sun Fabric at 180-210 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 200 pieces per style per colour and ship to Gothenburg or Aarhus.
European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and long lead times that miss the selling season. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare Nordic Swan Ecolabel alongside REACH substance control so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.
Specification
| Product | Sock & Stocking |
|---|---|
| Market | the Nordics |
| Base fabric | UPF 50+ Sun Fabric (180-210 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Beading and Embroidery |
| Climate notes | Built for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers |
| Size range | Custom grading for EU fit blocks |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | Nordic Swan Ecolabel alongside REACH substance control; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Labelling | Multilingual fibre composition and care labelling |
| Ship to | Gothenburg or Aarhus |
What European buyers can customise
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Care Label — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers
- Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
- UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for EU fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with beading and embroidery applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing to EU carton specification
Sustainability and documentation
European buyers are asked for evidence, not assurances. We can supply OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation, recycled-content claims with transaction certificates where the fibre qualifies, and test reports from accredited labs. Fibre composition, care symbols and country of origin are printed in the languages your market requires, and the technical file is held for reorders.
Delivery, duty and VAT
Shipments move to Gothenburg or Aarhus under EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP. For EU and UK destinations we quote landed cost including duty and import VAT, and provide the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance. Reorders draw on the approved specification held on file, which keeps sock & stocking batches consistent across seasons.
FAQ
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your European programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
